Taxation Head (Full time Retainer)

Hathway Cable Datacom; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hathway Cable Datacom seeks a seasoned taxation leader to head our tax function on a Full-Time Retainer basis. The role spans Direct Taxation (DT) and Indirect Taxation (IDT) within the Indian tax regime.

Ideal candidate: 18+ years post-qualification, CA Final, and a track record in tax strategy, compliance, audits, litigation, and cross‑functional advisory with Finance and Legal teams.

Qualifications

• CA Final qualification is mandatory.
• 18+ years post-qualification experience.
• Balanced 50:50 expertise in Direct Taxation and Indirect Taxation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tax strategies and optimization.
• Oversee Direct and Indirect tax compliance, assessments, audits, litigation, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to applicable Indian tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manage tax risks, internal controls, tax provisions, and deferred tax calculations under Ind AS/IFRS.
• Provide strategic tax advisory on business transactions, contracts, and organizational initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the taxation team while collaborating with Finance, Legal, and other business functions.

Skills

Direct Taxation

Indirect Taxation

Leadership

Tax strategy

Education

CA Final

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a seasoned taxation professional to lead our taxation function as Head of Taxation on a Full-Time Retainer basis.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the Indian taxation landscape, with a balanced and strong background in both

Direct Taxation (DT) and Indirect Taxation (IDT).

Key Requirements

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Final qualification mandatory.
• Experience: 18+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Tax Expertise: 50% Direct Taxation (DT) and 50% Indirect Taxation (IDT).
• Engagement Model: Full-Time Retainer.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of Indian tax laws, regulatory frameworks, compliance, tax planning, litigation, and risk management.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead taxation functions, manage tax authorities, advise senior stakeholders, and drive tax efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective tax strategies and optimization initiatives.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, assessments, audits, litigation, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to applicable Indian tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manage tax risks, internal controls, tax provisions, and deferred tax calculations under Ind AS/IFRS.
• Provide strategic tax advisory on business transactions, contracts, and organizational initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the taxation team while collaborating with Finance, Legal, and other business functions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a result-oriented taxation leader with 18+ years of post-qualification experience and a balanced 50:50 expertise in Direct and Indirect Taxation, who is comfortable working on a full-time retainer engagement and can provide strategic as well as hands‑on tax leadership.